April 11 , 2024
Survey : Most adults do not test homes for radon exposure , unconcerned about risks
Key takeaways :
� Overall , 55 % of respondents were not concerned about radon exposure in their homes , schools or community .
� There are several ways to test for and reduce radon exposure , like increasing air flow .
Most adults have not tested their homes for radon , nor have they taken action to reduce radon exposure despite its link to cancer , a survey showed .
“ I think most people have generally dismissed radon as [ a ] real risk factor for lung cancer , especially in non‐smokers ,” David Carbone , MD , PhD , director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — James Thoracic Oncology Center , told Healio . “ I am not surprised that many people are either unaware of radon as a risk factor , or if aware , are unconcerned about mitigating radon in their homes . Lung cancer is a very difficult diagnosis , so it ' s really important to take steps to reduce your risk where you can .”